BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated). At least 5% must be supervision time, with 50%+ being individual supervision. Monthly attestations and proper documentation are required for BACB compliance.
Standard
2,000 hours
Concentrated
1,500 hours
Standard
5% minimum
Concentrated
10-15%
Standard
50% of supervision
Concentrated
50% of supervision
Standard
4 contacts in 3 weeks
Concentrated
6 contacts in 4 weeks
Standard
1 per month
Concentrated
1 per month
Source: BACB Fieldwork Standards. Requirements as of 2024.View 2027 upcoming changes
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BCBA certification requires 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork under the standard model, or 1,500 hours under the concentrated supervision model. At least 5% of these hours must be supervised, with a minimum of 60% being individual supervision.
The concentrated supervision model requires 1,500 fieldwork hours with enhanced supervision (10-15% supervision ratio), while the standard model requires 2,000 hours with standard supervision (5% ratio). Concentrated supervision provides more mentorship but requires finding a supervisor offering this model.
Yes, BCBA supervision can be conducted via telehealth/video conferencing. The BACB allows remote supervision as long as it meets all other requirements including direct observation of client interactions when required.
Becoming a BCBA typically takes 2-3 years after completing undergraduate education. This includes completing a master's degree in behavior analysis or related field (2 years), accumulating fieldwork hours (1-2 years, can overlap with coursework), and passing the BCBA exam.
At least 5% of total fieldwork hours must be supervised for the standard model, or 10-15% for the concentrated model. For example, with 2,000 hours of fieldwork, at least 100 hours must be supervision time.
No, BCaBAs cannot supervise BCBA candidates. Only certified BCBAs or BCBA-Ds who have completed the 8-hour supervision training can provide supervision for BCBA fieldwork.
Restricted activities require the physical presence of a BCBA supervisor and include conducting assessments, designing behavior intervention plans, training others to implement programs, and making clinical decisions that affect client welfare.
Unrestricted activities can be performed independently and include direct implementation of behavior plans, data collection, graphing, preparing materials, and other activities that don't require immediate supervisor oversight.
BCBA candidates must have at least 4 supervision contacts per month, with contacts occurring in at least 3 different weeks. At least 1 contact must include direct observation of the supervisee with a client.
Yes, you can accumulate fieldwork hours part-time. However, you must accumulate at least 20 hours per month to count toward certification. There is no maximum, but hours must be accrued within a 5-year window.
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